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NCAA Olympic & Youth Sports League – Build World-Class Sports Infrastructure

About Us

We are launching a transformational professional and youth sports league with $2.5 billion in equity capital being raised. Our mission is to revolutionize Olympic sports in America by creating a sustainable ecosystem that spans professional competition, comprehensive youth development, and world-class infrastructure.

Our Scope & Scale:

School Partnerships: Licensing NCAA Division I brands from 50 schools in Year 1, scaling to 300 schools by Year 6
Sports Coverage: 12 Olympic sports (soccer, volleyball, lacrosse, hockey, baseball, softball, and more)
Geographic Reach: 4 regions, 200+ teams competing across the United States
Real Estate Portfolio: 300 world-class sports campuses across the country
Total Investment: $5B+ in campus development over 6 years
Campus Components: Training facilities, competition venues, hotels, dining, retail, entertainment

The Real Estate Development Opportunity:

Development Scale: 300 comprehensive sports campuses from ground up
Capital Investment: $5B+ total investment ($4.5B debt + equity)
Debt Financing: $4.5B in development debt (70% LTV, 20-year terms, 5.5% rate)
Campus Investment: $15M-$20M per campus (facilities, infrastructure, buildings)
Mixed-Use Development: Training facilities + hotels + commercial space + entertainment
Revenue Generation: Campuses generate $3.9B+ annually from operations (hotels, commercial, events)
Asset Value: Build $6B-$7B asset portfolio over 6 years
Development Timeline:
- Year 1: 50 campuses (aggressive timeline for league launch)
- Years 2-6: 50 campuses per year
Multi-Sport Complexity: Facilities supporting 12 different sports with unique requirements
Hotel Development: 150-200 room hotels at each campus (45,000+ total rooms)
Commercial Real Estate: Restaurants, retail, sports medicine, entertainment at each campus

This is the most ambitious sports real estate development program ever undertaken—creating 300 state-of-the-art sports campuses that will serve as the foundation for Olympic sports in America.

Position Overview

The VP of Real Estate Development will be the senior executive responsible for all real estate strategy, site selection, design, construction, financing, and asset management across the entire campus portfolio. Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer (or CEO), you will lead the development of $5B+ in world-class sports infrastructure while managing complex financing, construction timelines, and stakeholder relationships.

This role requires a unique combination of large-scale real estate development expertise, project management excellence, financial structuring skills, and the ability to deliver complex projects on aggressive timelines.

Compensation Package: $1,000,000 total compensation

Base Salary: $575,000
Performance Bonus: $200,000 (target, tied to development milestones and cost control)
Equity Grant: $225,000 annually (vesting over 4 years)

Key Responsibilities

1. Real Estate Strategy & Master Planning

Development Vision: Develop comprehensive real estate strategy for 300 campus developments
Campus Concept: Design replicable campus model that serves multiple purposes:
- Training Facilities: World-class training facilities for 12 sports
- Competition Venues: Stadiums/arenas for professional and youth competition
- Hotels: 150-200 room hotels generating commercial revenue
- Dining: Restaurants and dining facilities (team dining + commercial)
- Retail: Sports retail, convenience, and specialty retail
- Sports Medicine: Sports medicine clinics and rehabilitation facilities
- Entertainment: Entertainment and recreation amenities
- Parking: Adequate parking for events and hotel guests
- Infrastructure: Roads, utilities, landscaping, signage
Site Requirements: Define requirements for ideal campus sites
- Acreage: 20-50+ acres depending on sports and facilities
- Location: Proximity to schools, accessibility, demographics
- Utilities: Adequate power, water, sewer, telecommunications
- Zoning: Appropriate zoning or ability to rezone
- Transportation: Highway access, proximity to airports
Financial Model: Build financial model for campus development
- Development Costs: Construction, land, soft costs, financing
- Revenue Projections: Hotels, commercial rent, event revenue, naming rights
- Operating Expenses: Management, maintenance, utilities, taxes
- Return on Investment: Target returns on capital invested
Phasing Strategy: Optimal phasing for 300 campus buildout
- Year 1: 50 campuses (foundation for league launch)
- Years 2-6: 50 campuses per year
- Geographic Sequencing: Prioritize regions and markets

2. Site Selection & Acquisition

Site Identification: Identify 300 optimal sites nationwide
Site Selection Criteria:
- School Proximity: Near partner schools (within 30-60 minutes)
- Market Dynamics: Demographics, income levels, sports participation
- Competition: Existing sports facilities and competitive landscape
- Accessibility: Highway access, distance from airports, public transit
- Land Availability: Sufficient acreage at reasonable cost
- Development Readiness: Utilities, zoning, environmental clearances
- Local Support: Community support, government incentives
Market Analysis: Comprehensive market analysis for each site
- Hotel market analysis (supply, demand, ADR, occupancy)
- Commercial real estate market (retail, restaurant viability)
- Sports participation rates and youth demographics
- Competition from existing facilities
Site Acquisition: Negotiate and acquire land for all campuses
- Purchase: Outright purchase of land
- Lease: Ground leases (long-term, 50-99 years)
- Public Partnership: Partnership with schools or municipalities for land
- Land Banking: Acquire sites in advance of development
Due Diligence: Comprehensive due diligence on all sites
- Title review and surveys
- Environmental Phase I and II assessments
- Geotechnical studies
- Zoning and entitlement review
- Traffic studies and impact assessments
- Utility capacity studies

3. Entitlements & Approvals

Zoning & Permitting: Navigate complex entitlement processes
Entitlement Strategy: Secure necessary approvals and permits
- Zoning Approvals: Rezoning applications if needed
- Special Use Permits: Permits for specific uses (hotels, stadiums, commercial)
- Conditional Use Permits: Address any conditions or restrictions
- Variances: Obtain variances for setbacks, height, parking, etc.
- Environmental Permits: Stormwater, wetlands, environmental clearances
- Building Permits: Building permits for all structures
Community Relations: Build community support for developments
- Public Meetings: Present plans to community and stakeholders
- Address Concerns: Traffic, noise, environmental concerns
- Community Benefits: Highlight jobs, tax revenue, community access
- Partnerships: Partner with local organizations and businesses
Government Relations: Work with local governments
- Incentives: Negotiate tax incentives, TIF districts, fee waivers
- Infrastructure: Secure government investment in roads, utilities
- Fast-Track Approvals: Work with officials to expedite approvals
Legal Coordination: Partner with Legal on all entitlements and contracts

4. Design & Architecture

Design Leadership: Lead design process for all campuses
Design Team: Assemble world-class design team
- Architect of Record: Select lead architecture firms
- Sport-Specific Consultants: Architects specializing in each sport
- Hotel Designers: Hospitality design specialists
- Landscape Architects: Campus landscaping and site design
- Civil Engineers: Site civil engineering
- MEP Engineers: Mechanical, electrical, plumbing engineers
- Structural Engineers: Structural engineering
- Lighting Designers: Sports lighting specialists
Prototype Design: Develop replicable campus prototype
- Master Plan: Overall campus layout and phasing
- Facility Designs: Training facilities for each sport
- Competition Venues: Stadiums/arenas with appropriate capacity
- Hotel Design: 150-200 room hotel design
- Commercial Design: Restaurant, retail, and commercial space layouts
- Site Design: Parking, landscaping, circulation, utilities
Design Standards: Establish design standards and guidelines
- Quality Standards: Premium quality finishes and materials
- Brand Standards: Integration of school brands and league identity
- Sustainability: LEED or other green building certifications
- Accessibility: ADA compliance and universal design
- Technology: Smart building technology and connectivity
Value Engineering: Optimize designs for cost and constructability
- Balance quality and cost
- Identify cost savings opportunities
- Ensure constructability and efficiency
- Standardize where possible for economies of scale

5. Construction Management

Construction Leadership: Oversee $5B+ in construction across 300 projects
Delivery Method: Select optimal project delivery method
- Design-Bid-Build: Traditional method
- Design-Build: Single entity for design and construction
- CM at Risk: Construction manager as general contractor
- Preferred: Likely design-build or CM at risk for speed and cost certainty
General Contractor Selection: Select qualified general contractors
- National Builders: Relationships with national construction firms
- Regional Builders: Local/regional contractors for local expertise
- Sports Specialists: Experience with sports facilities
- Hospitality Builders: Experience with hotel construction
- Pre-Qualification: Rigorous pre-qualification process
Construction Oversight: Active oversight of all construction projects
- Project Schedules: Aggressive schedules to meet league launch deadlines
- Budget Management: Control costs and prevent overruns
- Quality Control: Ensure quality meets standards
- Safety: Maintain excellent safety records on all sites
- Compliance: Building codes, OSHA, environmental compliance
Construction Timeline: Manage aggressive development timeline
- Year 1: 50 campuses (likely 8-14 month construction schedules)
- Parallel Construction: Multiple projects running simultaneously
- Fast-Track Methods: Overlapping design and construction phases
- Prefabrication: Modular or prefab construction where appropriate
Coordination: Coordinate among multiple projects and trades
- Weekly construction meetings
- Monthly executive reviews
- Issues escalation and resolution
- Cross-project learning and best practices

6. Development Financing

Capital Strategy: Structure financing for $5B+ development program
Debt Financing: Secure $4.5B in construction and permanent financing
- Construction Loans: Short-term construction financing
- Permanent Financing: Long-term debt (20-year terms as indicated in projections)
- Terms: Target 70% LTV, 5.5% interest rate, 20-year amortization
- Lenders: Relationships with banks, insurance companies, CMBS lenders
- Loan Structure: Project-level or portfolio-level financing
Equity Financing: Coordinate equity contributions from $2.5B raise
Public Financing: Pursue public financing opportunities
- Tax Increment Financing (TIF): TIF districts for infrastructure
- Public Bonds: Revenue bonds or municipal bonds
- Economic Development Incentives: State and local incentive programs
- New Markets Tax Credits: Tax credits for qualifying developments
Partnership Structures: Evaluate partnership opportunities
- Hotel Partners: Partner with hotel operators on hotel development
- Commercial Partners: JV partners for commercial components
- School Partnerships: Financial partnerships with universities
Financial Close: Coordinate financial closings for all projects
- Loan documentation and closing
- Title and insurance
- Lender inspections and draws
- Covenant compliance

7. Hotel Development & Operations

Hotel Strategy: Lead hotel development strategy (45,000+ rooms)
Hotel Concept: Define hotel concept and brand positioning
- Brand Strategy: Branded (Marriott, Hilton, IHG) vs. independent
- Brand Tier: Select service, full service, or upscale
- Target Market: Sports teams, youth tournaments, business travel, leisure
- Room Count: 150-200 rooms per location (optimal size)
- Amenities: Restaurants, meeting space, fitness center, pool
Hotel Development: Oversee construction of 300 hotels
- Partner with VP of Partnerships on hotel brand agreements
- Design hotels optimized for sports travel
- Large team rooms and meeting spaces
- Dining facilities for team meals
- Early breakfast for team departures
Hotel Operations Model: Determine operational model
- Management Agreement: Hotel brand manages under management agreement
- Franchise: League operates under franchise agreement
- Independent: League operates independently with hotel management company
- Preferred: Management agreements with major brands (Marriott, Hilton, IHG)
Revenue Optimization: Maximize hotel revenue
- League Demand: Professional and youth team stays
- Tournament Demand: Parents and fans during tournaments
- Commercial Demand: Business and leisure travel
- Dynamic Pricing: Revenue management and pricing optimization
- Distribution: OTAs, direct bookings, group sales

8. Commercial Real Estate Development

Commercial Strategy: Maximize commercial revenue from campuses
Dining & Restaurants: Restaurant development at each campus
- Concepts: Fast casual, casual dining, quick service
- Operators: National chains, regional operators, local restaurants
- Lease Terms: Triple net leases with percentage rent
- Sports Theme: Integration with sports theme and team dining
Retail Development: Retail space at high-traffic campuses
- Team Stores: Official team merchandise and apparel
- Sports Retail: Sports equipment and sporting goods
- Convenience: Convenience stores, coffee shops
- Specialty Retail: Other retail appropriate to location
Sports Medicine Clinics: Sports medicine and physical therapy clinics
- Partner with medical groups on development
- Serve league athletes and local community
- Revenue from leases and potential partnership revenue
Other Commercial: Additional revenue opportunities
- Office Space: Offices for league staff or tenants
- Entertainment: Family entertainment centers, arcades
- Fitness: Gyms or fitness centers (community access)
- Event Space: Rentable event space for parties, meetings, tournaments
Lease Management: Negotiate and manage commercial leases
- Base rent plus percentage rent
- Long-term leases (10-20 years)
- Tenant improvement allowances
- Common area maintenance (CAM) charges

9. Asset Management & Portfolio Optimization

Asset Management: Manage $6B-$7B real estate portfolio
Portfolio Performance: Monitor performance of all assets
- Hotels: Occupancy, ADR (average daily rate), RevPAR (revenue per available room)
- Commercial: Occupancy rates, rental rates, tenant performance
- Facilities: Utilization rates, operating costs, capital needs
- Overall: NOI (net operating income), cash flow, asset values
Value Creation: Maximize asset values through active management
- Revenue Growth: Drive top-line revenue growth
- Expense Management: Control operating expenses
- Capital Improvements: Strategic capex to maintain and enhance assets
- Repositioning: Reposition underperforming assets
Portfolio Analytics: Comprehensive portfolio analytics
- Individual property performance dashboards
- Portfolio-level reporting and trends
- Benchmarking against comparable assets
- Market analysis and competitive positioning
Refinancing: Refinance debt as appropriate to optimize capital structure
Disposition Strategy: Potential sale or JV of stabilized assets

10. Facility Programming & Operations Coordination

Facility Programming: Ensure facilities meet operational needs
Sports Facility Requirements: Work with VP of Collegiate Sports on requirements
- Training Facilities: Adequate space and equipment for each sport
- Competition Venues: Capacity, seating, amenities for games
- Locker Rooms: Team and official locker rooms
- Medical Facilities: Athletic training rooms, treatment areas
- Equipment Storage: Secure storage for equipment
- Coaching Offices: Office space for coaches
Multi-Sport Optimization: Facilities serving 12 sports
- Shared Facilities: Where possible, share facilities across sports
- Scheduling: Coordinate to avoid conflicts
- Convertible Spaces: Flexible spaces for multiple uses
Operations Transition: Smooth transition from development to operations
- Coordinate with facilities management on FF&E (furniture, fixtures, equipment)
- Training for operations staff
- Commissioning of all systems
- Punch list completion
- Certificate of occupancy
- Grand opening events

11. Sustainability & Environmental Leadership

Sustainability Strategy: Lead sustainable development practices
Green Building: Target LEED or equivalent certification
- LEED Certification: Silver, Gold, or Platinum certification
- Energy Efficiency: High-efficiency HVAC, lighting, envelope
- Water Conservation: Low-flow fixtures, irrigation efficiency, stormwater management
- Sustainable Materials: Recycled content, regional materials, FSC-certified wood
- Indoor Environmental Quality: Low-VOC materials, natural light, air quality
Renewable Energy: Integrate renewable energy where feasible
- Solar: Rooftop or parking canopy solar installations
- Geothermal: Geothermal heating and cooling
- Wind: Wind power where appropriate
Resilience: Design for climate resilience and extreme weather
Environmental Stewardship: Minimize environmental impact
- Preserve open space and natural features
- Native landscaping and habitat restoration
- Construction waste recycling
- Stormwater management and water quality

12. Risk Management & Legal

Development Risk Management: Manage risks across development portfolio
Insurance: Comprehensive insurance program
- Builder’s Risk: Insurance during construction
- General Liability: Liability coverage during development
- Professional Liability: Design professional errors and omissions
- Environmental: Pollution liability insurance
- Property Insurance: Once complete, property and casualty insurance
Legal Compliance: Ensure legal compliance on all projects
- Building codes and regulations
- Environmental regulations
- Labor laws and prevailing wage
- Safety regulations (OSHA)
- Fair housing and accessibility (ADA, FHA)
Contract Management: Manage complex web of contracts
- Land purchase or lease agreements
- Architectural and engineering agreements
- Construction contracts
- Hotel management or franchise agreements
- Commercial leases
- Financing documents
Claims & Disputes: Manage construction claims and disputes
- Change orders and extra work
- Schedule delays and liquidated damages
- Quality issues and defects
- Lien claims
- Mediation and arbitration

13. Stakeholder Management

Stakeholder Coordination: Coordinate among diverse stakeholders
Internal Stakeholders:
- Executive Team: Regular updates to CEO, COO, CFO, Board
- Operations Teams: Coordinate with Collegiate Sports, Youth Development, Facilities, Events
- Finance Team: Work closely with CFO and Treasurer on financing
- Legal Team: Partner with General Counsel on contracts and compliance
External Stakeholders:
- Lenders: Maintain strong lender relationships and compliance
- Schools: Coordinate with 300 partner schools on campus plans
- Local Governments: Navigate local approvals and incentives
- Communities: Build community support and address concerns
- Hotel Brands: Partner with hotel operators (Marriott, Hilton, IHG, etc.)
- Tenants: Commercial tenants (restaurants, retail, medical)
Communication: Regular communication and reporting
- Monthly development status reports
- Quarterly financial reports and budget reviews
- Board presentations on major milestones
- Investor updates on portfolio performance

14. Team Building & Leadership

Build Real Estate Organization: Recruit and lead comprehensive real estate team
Team Structure:
- Year 1: 25-35 real estate professionals
- Year 3: 50-75 professionals
- Year 6: 75-100 professionals
Leadership Team:
- Director of Development (oversees all active projects)
- Director of Design & Construction (manages design and construction process)
- Director of Real Estate Finance (financing, capital markets)
- Director of Asset Management (portfolio performance, optimization)
- Director of Acquisitions (site selection, due diligence, acquisition)
- Regional Development Directors (4 regions)
- Project Managers (individual campus project managers)
- Construction Managers (on-site construction oversight)
- Architects/Engineers (in-house design support)
- Leasing/Commercial (commercial leasing and tenant relations)
External Partners: Manage relationships with external partners
- Architects, engineers, consultants
- General contractors and subcontractors
- Lenders and investors
- Hotel operators and commercial tenants
Team Development: Develop high-performing real estate team

Required Qualifications

Experience:

20+ years in real estate development, with at least 15 years in commercial or mixed-use development
10+ years in senior real estate leadership roles (VP, SVP, or Partner level)
Proven track record delivering large-scale, complex development projects ($100M+ total development)
Experience with mixed-use developments (hospitality, commercial, sports/recreation)
Demonstrated success managing multiple projects simultaneously across multiple markets

Real Estate Development Expertise:

Deep expertise in all aspects of real estate development (site selection, entitlements, design, construction, financing)
Strong knowledge of hospitality development (hotels, resorts)
Understanding of commercial real estate (retail, restaurant, office leasing and management)
Experience with sports or recreation facility development (preferred)
Knowledge of green building and sustainability (LEED or equivalent)

Financial & Deal Structuring:

Extensive experience structuring complex real estate financing
Strong financial modeling and underwriting skills
Experience with construction and permanent debt financing
Knowledge of public financing tools (TIF, bonds, tax credits)
Understanding of JV structures and partnership agreements

Project & Construction Management:

Proven ability to deliver projects on time and on budget
Experience with fast-track construction and aggressive schedules
Strong understanding of construction methods, costs, and contracts
Experience managing architects, engineers, and contractors
Knowledge of building systems, codes, and regulations

Leadership & Communication:

Exceptional leadership skills managing large teams across multiple locations
Outstanding stakeholder management and communication skills
Proven ability to work with government officials and navigate entitlement processes
Strong negotiation skills for land acquisition, construction contracts, financing
Executive presence and ability to present to boards and investors

Education:

Bachelor’s degree required (Real Estate, Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or related field)
Master’s degree preferred (MBA, MS Real Estate Development, or related field)

Preferred Qualifications

Large Portfolio Development: Led development of 50+ projects or $1B+ portfolio
National/Multi-Market: Experience developing projects in 10+ markets or nationwide
Sports/Recreation: Direct experience with sports facility or recreation development
Hotel Development: Extensive hotel development experience (10+ hotels)
Public-Private Partnerships: Experience with P3 projects or government partnerships
Mixed-Use Master Planning: Large-scale mixed-use or master-planned community development
Asset Management: Experience with stabilized asset management and portfolio optimization
Institutional Development: Development for institutional clients or as owner/developer
Fast-Track Construction: Experience with compressed development timelines
LEED/Green Building: LEED AP or extensive green building experience

Success Metrics – First 18 Months

First 90 Days:

Complete real estate strategy and campus prototype design
Build initial real estate team (15-20 core hires including regional directors)
Select lead architects and design consultants for campus prototype
Develop detailed financial model for campus economics
Begin site identification for Year 1 (50 campuses)
Initiate design of prototype campus
Establish relationships with lenders for construction financing
Engage with hotel brands on partnership discussions
Create development timeline and milestone schedule

Months 4-6 (Q2):

Site Identification: Identify and prioritize 50 Year 1 sites
Site Control: Execute LOIs or PSAs (purchase and sale agreements) on 30+ sites
Design Progress: Complete schematic design for prototype campus
Financing: Secure commitment for construction financing ($750M+ for Year 1)
Entitlements: Initiate entitlement process on first 10-20 sites
Hotel Partners: Finalize agreements with 1-2 hotel brands
GC Selection: Pre-qualify and select general contractors
Team Building: Build team to 25-30 professionals

Months 7-12 (Q3-Q4):

Site Control: Execute all 50 site purchase/lease agreements for Year 1
Design Complete: Complete design documents (construction documents) for all 50 Year 1 campuses
Entitlements: Obtain all necessary entitlements and permits for Year 1 sites
Construction Start: Break ground on all 50 Year 1 campuses
On Schedule: All projects on schedule for completion before league season launch
On Budget: Projects tracking to budget (within 5% of underwriting)
Financing Closed: Close all Year 1 construction financing
Hotel Agreements: Finalize hotel management/franchise agreements for all 50 hotels
Commercial Leasing: Execute 20+ commercial leases (restaurants, retail)

Months 13-18 (Year 2, Q1-Q2):

Year 1 Completion: Complete construction on all 50 Year 1 campuses (substantial completion before season start)
Quality Delivery: All campuses meet quality and design standards
Certificate of Occupancy: Obtain COs for all buildings
Operational Transition: Successful transition to facilities operations team
Year 2 Pipeline: Site control on 40+ Year 2 sites
Year 2 Construction: Construction underway on 25+ Year 2 campuses
Asset Performance: Year 1 campuses generating budgeted NOI
Hotel Performance: Hotels achieving 70%+ occupancy, meeting RevPAR targets
Permanent Financing: Begin process of refinancing construction loans to permanent debt

Why This Role is Exceptional

Historic Development Program:

This is the largest sports real estate development program ever undertaken
Build 300 world-class sports campuses across America
$5B+ total investment creating $6B-$7B asset portfolio
Transform sports infrastructure landscape nationwide

Unprecedented Scale:

300 campuses from ground up in 6 years
50 projects in Year 1 (aggressive timeline few developers have achieved)
Mixed-use complexity (sports facilities + hotels + commercial)
Portfolio will include 45,000+ hotel rooms and millions of SF of facilities

Financial Impact:

Manage $5B+ capital deployment
Generate $3.9B+ annual revenue from real estate operations
Create $6B-$7B in asset value
Direct impact on league profitability through development execution

Creative Freedom:

Greenfield opportunity to design ideal sports campus model
No legacy constraints or existing portfolio
Freedom to innovate in sports facility design
Create replicable model that could be licensed or franchised

Strategic Importance:

Real estate is foundation enabling entire league operations
Campuses provide training facilities, competition venues, and housing
Commercial revenue ($3.9B+ annually) critical to league economics
Assets create long-term value beyond operations

Resources & Support:

$2.5B in equity capital being raised provides development equity
$4.5B in debt financing available for development
Strong executive support for quality development
Ability to build world-class assets with proper investment

Compensation & Upside:

Highly competitive compensation package ($1M total)
Significant performance bonus tied to development delivery ($200K target)
Substantial equity upside as league grows and portfolio appreciates
Potential for co-investment in real estate portfolio

Professional Growth:

Lead one of largest real estate development programs in the country
Master mixed-use development at unprecedented scale
Build comprehensive real estate expertise across all asset types
Position yourself as preeminent sports real estate developer

Legacy:

Your campuses will serve millions of athletes and families
Create sports infrastructure that will last 50+ years
Build model for sports facility development that others will emulate
Transform communities with world-class facilities and economic development

Application Process

Timeline:

Applications Reviewed: Rolling basis, priority given to early applications
First Round: Virtual interviews with COO and CFO (1 hour)
Second Round: Full-day onsite with executive team including CEO, CRO, Treasurer
Third Round (if applicable): Meetings with board members, real estate advisors, or lenders
Final Round: Case presentation on real estate strategy including:
- Campus prototype design and program (facilities, hotel, commercial)
- Site selection criteria and Year 1 site identification approach
- Development timeline for delivering 50 campuses in Year 1
- Financial model and returns analysis
- Financing strategy (construction and permanent debt)
- Hotel partnership strategy and brand selection
- Team structure and organizational design
- Key risks and mitigation strategies
Offer: Anticipated by Q4 2026

What to Include:

Resume highlighting real estate development leadership and project delivery
Cover letter addressing:
- Your most significant development achievements (scale, complexity, financial performance)
- Your experience with fast-track development and aggressive timelines
- Your approach to mixed-use development with hospitality and commercial
- Your perspective on delivering 50 campuses in Year 1
- Why you’re passionate about sports and this opportunity
3-5 professional references from real estate roles (please do not contact without permission)
Optional: Portfolio of past projects with photos and project details
Optional: Brief POV (2-3 pages) on campus design, development strategy, or Year 1 execution plan

Confidentiality: Please indicate in your cover letter if you require discretion during the interview process.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organization that reflects the communities we serve. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.

This is a once-in-a-career opportunity to build transformational sports infrastructure. Let’s create something extraordinary together.